ECREW2 Creative Writing II

Prague City University
summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Veronika Quinn Novotná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives (in Czech)
This creative writing course serves as a sequel to Creative Writing I, though prior completion of that course is not required. While this course builds on some foundational concepts, its content is loosely connected and designed to stand on its own. Together, we will experiment with new techniques and genres, playing with vocabulary, figurative language, and storytelling styles. This is a space for deep dives rather than surface skimming, where we will share, explore, and push creative boundaries. Rather than rigidly focusing on form, we will embrace style, voice, and originality, helping you unlock your full creative potential.
Syllabus (in Czech)
1. Introduction / Warm-up A journal / diary entry / Travelogue Flash fiction revival; Chat fiction; Tweeting 2. Free writing (techniques) / brainstorming / collaging 3. Genre – Poetry revival (visual poems, haiku, diamond, etc.) 4. Genre – Poetry revival (limerick; dada; free-form poetry (not free style) 5. Unearthing Word Gems: A Deep Dive into English Lexicology&Etymology 6. Genre – Short story revival (chat story / horror / ghost story / …) How to “build” your hero(s) / setting / how to end? 7. Genre – Short story revival 8. Guest lecture (topic TBS) 9. Genres “on offer” Cartoon; Drama: Mini-play/sitcom, film script; subtitles Fantasy, Sci-fi / Crime / Thriller (erotic, conspiracy, spy…) Superhero; Music – lyrics; Comedy, parody, satire Chick flick / a fairy tale / legend / urban legend; Creative non-fiction: Factual narrative in the form of a story; (Mini-memoir) Newspaper/magazine article / Summary / Lecture / Mini-essay Grant / scholarship application; Review (book/film/exhibition) How to (DIY), recipe, text for instruction video Flyer, add, promotion text 10. Searching for a muse (go to a café / library / park with your writing peers) 11. Share your writing 12. TBS 13. A personal reflection of the writing experience; Writing portfolio Performative reading
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Credit requirements 1. Active class participation: - bring a new or your “old” journal/notebook every class - come & write & re-write & be honest (strictly no AI policy in this class) ;) & have fun; max. 3 absences per semester 2. Writing portfolio - collect your writing portfolio over the semester & present it to your tutor + peers in the final seminar - based on feedback from the lecturer and peers perfect one selected text/genre & upload it to GD, then print it & read it to your class (max. 1,5 A4 page 12pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced) + performative reading in class - Seminar reflection / reflective journal / focus group
Language of instruction
English
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